NEBRASKA NEWS ARCHIVE
2023
Pony Express Re-ride coming through Jefferson County
Every year a group of dozens of people and horses gather to carry mail across the country from Sacramento, California to Saint Joseph Missouri. Read More….
Pony Express Re-Ride comes through North Platte
Riders reenacting the original Pony Express arrived Thursday afternoon at Osgood School on East State Farm Road. They had started out in Paxton earlier Read More……
Annual Pony Express Reride travels through North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – While the Pony Express only lasted for Read More….
2023 Pony Express ReRide at Scotts Bluff National Monument
From: Around The Town News, Scottsbluff, NE You Tube Video
Relive the History of the Pony Express at the Annual Re-Ride at Scotts Bluff National Monument
“Here comes the pony!” Every year, the National Pony Express Association reignites the spirit and memory of the Pony Express during the Annual Re-Ride, where letters are carried in a mochila by over 750 riders on the original Pony Express Trail. The 1,966-mile, eight state event is conducted 24 hours a day until the mail … Continued
Pony Express re-riders to cross Tribland June 16
From sun-up to evening, horseback riders with a reverence for history will be galloping across Tribland June 16, keeping alive the tradition of an annual Pony Express re-ride between the Missouri River and sunny California. This year’s re-ride began June 7 in Old Sacramento, California, and is expected to end at 7 p.m. June 17 … Continued
Pony Express Re-Ride to stop at Scotts Bluff National Monument June 14
ERING — “Here comes the pony!” Every year, the National Pony Express Association reignites the spirit and memory of the Pony Express during the annual Re-Ride, Read More….
Pony Express Re-Ride to pass through area June 15-16
DAWSON COUNTY — Just like the original Pony Express would ride on through the night, the Pony Express Re-Ride is set to pass through the local area during the evening and early morning of June 15 and 16. The annual re-ride event follows the original Pony Express trail, now a part of the Pony Express … Continued
Foundation Establishes Fund For Repainting Ponies Mural
A few weeks ago, the Gothenburg Chamber Tourism Committee was approached by a business owner with plans to repaint his downtown building. And while a building owner would not need to seek permission from the local Chamber to paint his property, this particular building is unique. While serving as the location of business offices and … Continued
Keeping The Spirit Of The Wild West Alive
The Pony Express may seem like a blip in America’s history, lasting only 18 months, but Curator Matt Weiss and his team of volunteers are keeping its spirit alive with their annual tourist season. “Last year we had 20,000 visitors,” Read More………….